Find practical information and resources for newly arriving Afghans to the United States, including information about services and benefits, immigration, jobs, daily life, American culture, U.S. laws, money, health, and education.
Topic: Client Work
VECINA: Afghan Asylum Seekers Interview Preparation (دری) (پښتو)
Learn about the purpose of the asylum interview, who is an asylum officer, what is an asylum office, who should come to the interview, interpretation services, and questions that will be asked.
American Bar Association: Immigration Ethics 101: Ethical Obligations a Lawyer Should Consider When Accepting an Immigration Matter
This course, free for ABA members, explains the Model Rules of Professional Conduct at issue when handling an immigration case. You can avoid a disciplinary complaint and a client protection claim by watching this course, and better understand the complexity and nature of the matter.
American Bar Association: Practice Advisory: Ethical Considerations for Representing Families on the Dedicated Docket
Examine this advisory for a discussion and clarification of ethics issues that may arise during representation of families on the Dedicated Docket. Discover more information on determining whether the family unit can be represented by a single lawyer, legal services agreement, special issues when representing spouses, representing children, and more.
American Bar Association (ABA): Representing Children and Families in Immigration Matters Pro Bono 101 Training
For Legal Service Providers working with children and families in immigration cases, this webinar provides an overview of the key forms of legal relief when working with children and families in immigration cases such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Temporary Protected Status, and other humanitarian forms of relief.
Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaboration: From Trauma to Resilience: Learning Client’s Stories With A Trauma-Informed Lens
Watch this webinar for in-depth information on mental health evaluations for immigrant clients. This is Part 1 of a series that shares how immigration Legal Service Providers and mental health experts must work closely together to address clients’ trauma so they can advocate for themselves in the complex immigration system.
American Bar Association: The Lifeguard is Drowning: Identifying Burnout in Immigration Practitioners
An ABA panel discussion that builds upon a study to facilitate a shift away from old mental health patterns to a culture of openly discussing burnout and secondary trauma within law school settings, nonprofits, government agencies, and law firms.
Human Rights First: OAW Mock Asylum Office Interview
Follow the tips in this mock-asylum interview to learn what to expect.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Asylum Procedures for Minor Children
Find out requirements for applying for asylum as an unaccompanied child. Learn about court hearings and questions to expect from an asylum officer.
Office of Refugee Resettlement: Afghan Assistance Resources
Learn about resources released by different federal agencies to support Afghans, including resettlement services, public benefits, healthcare, employment, family reunification, and immigration legal services. Additionally, discover opportunities for the public to support Afghan arrivals.